Location

Toronto/Ignace

Employment Category

Regular Full-Time

Department

Safety & Technical Research

Job Reference

10466

Founded in 2002, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) is a not-for-profit organization tasked with the safe, long-term management of Canada’s intermediate- and high-level radioactive waste, in a manner that protects people and the environment for generations to come.

The NWMO has been guided for more than 20 years by a dedicated team of world-class scientists, engineers and Indigenous Knowledge Holders who are developing innovative and collaborative solutions for nuclear waste management. In 2024, the NWMO selected Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation and the Township of Ignace as the potential hosts for the site for a deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel.

This decision means our office and staff will, in the future, be relocating to Ignace, Ont., and the deep geological repository will be situated in the area of Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation and the Township of Ignace. Infrastructure planning and development are underway to support this transition and ensure that both the community and our employees are well served and supported, now and in the future.

Senior Engineer/Scientist/Technical Officer – Safety Assessment

One (1) Position Available – Full time

Position Location: Toronto Head Office – 2 St. Clair Avenue East

or Ignace, Ontario – 304 Main Street

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Section Manager, Safety Case Integration, the successful candidate will provide technical analysis, advice, guidelines, and consultation to the safety cases and post-closure safety assessments for nuclear waste repositories.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice, analysis, and input regarding the performance of the engineered barrier system as it relates to the preparation and execution of the safety case and post-closure safety assessment of a DGR for Canada’s Used Nuclear Fuel.
• Lead projects and contracts with consultants, universities and other national radioactive waste management organizations on development of models and data, performance assessments, and research supporting the safety case and post-closure safety assessment.
• Participate in the development and issuance of contracting documents (e.g., request for proposals) and evaluation and selection of contractors. Review work plans; review technical reports and outputs; monitor/report on contractor performance against work plans and schedule.
• Develop and review technical reports, papers, and presentations.
• Ensure all work activities reflect an awareness of, and compliance with applicable regulations and international best practice.
• Present results to technical groups, government authorities, the public and other organizations.
• Keep abreast of developments in safety assessment research through technical publications, contacts with internal and external experts in the field, and conference papers and presentations.
• Participate in NWMO public engagement activities, including seeking community and Indigenous Knowledge input to the safety assessments.
• Ensure employee health and safety activities meet or exceed the health, safety and environment requirements as outlined in NWMO policies, procedures, and standards by supporting a strong safety culture.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• A 4-year university degree in a relevant engineering or science discipline, preferably nuclear engineering, chemical engineering, physics, chemistry, hydrogeology, or environmental science.

• Broad knowledge in several engineering and science disciplines relevant to repository safety assessment, such as engineered barriers, radiation dose, contaminant transport, chemistry, environmental assessment, numerical modelling.

• Requires knowledge of regulatory criteria relevant to radioactive waste disposal, environmental and human impacts including familiarity with the Nuclear Safety and Control Act and associated regulations and regulatory documents.

• Demonstrated experience in contract management (i.e., creation of requests for proposals, bid evaluation, ongoing management, contract close out, etc.)

• Demonstrated experience in project management including resourcing, schedule tracking, and problem resolution preferably related to post-closure safety research, methods development, and safety assessment support.

• Demonstrated experience integrating large technical documents.

• Experience in applying theoretical and practical technical knowledge and sound analytical thinking to solve problems.

• Experience working under a quality assurance-based management system would be an asset.

• Direct experience in safety analyses or assessing long term safety of nuclear waste facilities would be an asset.

This is a Progression-In Place role. Applicants with less or more experience or qualifications may be considered for a position at a lower or higher level commensurate with their experience.

Other Information

Must be eligible to work in Canada and must be able to meet security clearance requirements.

NWMO currently operates in a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office (Tuesdays being universal) and 2 days working from home.

Candidates residing in the Greater Toronto Area: Office Location – 22 St. Clair Avenue East until their role is required to relocate.

We offer a competitive base salary, health care benefits and a defined benefit pension plan.

The NWMO is committed to contributing to Reconciliation in all its work by co-creating a shared future built on rights, equity and well-being. As an employment equity employer, NWMO actively seeks Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities, women, people with disabilities, and additional diverse identities for our workforce. The NWMO will provide accommodation to applicants with disabilities.

We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience to ensure full consideration.

The NWMO is committed to a fair, transparent, and efficient recruitment process. While we sincerely appreciate every expression of interest, only those candidates selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted directly.